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High ad valorem tax on new vehicles ‘highly problematic and anti-developmental’ – Barnes
24th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The government is the biggest beneficiary of the South Africa auto industry, says manufacturing and industrialisation expert Justin Barnes. The average tax on an average vehicle sold in South... 


Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal
24th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle tracking group Netstar and the Sunshine Tour will work together to create tools that can support golf player development, through the application of telematics and the analytical... 


Eastern Cape unemployment crisis demands urgent action – NMB business chamber
23rd February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Eastern Cape is facing a full-blown employment emergency, says the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) business chamber. This come as the country’s newest jobs data confirms that the province’s employment... 


Toyota SA guns for new sales record this year
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will chase a new record of 153 178 unit-sales this year, says senior sales and marketing VP Leon Theron. He says TSAM’s highest sales ever were 152 000 units in... 


New EU drivetrain guidelines require policy response – The Electric Mission
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Europe’s recent softening of its zero-emission vehicle policy should not be viewed as offering a lifeline to the South African automotive industry, warns The Electric Mission executive director... 


Cape Town, UCT to roll out research programme ahead of electric bus deployment
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


Competition Commission refers two autoglass companies to Tribunal
19th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against two companies operating in the automotive glass sector to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The commission seeks an order from... 


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Components & Aftermarket

New EU drivetrain guidelines require policy response – The Electric Mission
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Europe’s recent softening of its zero-emission vehicle policy should not be viewed as offering a lifeline to the South African automotive industry, warns The Electric Mission executive director... 


Competition Commission refers two autoglass companies to Tribunal
19th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against two companies operating in the automotive glass sector to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The commission seeks an order from... 


Major step forward as African Union signs off on ‘Made-in-Africa’ auto trade rules – AAAM
18th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

This month’s 39th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government has signed off on the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African... 


Metair expects to post higher full-year revenue, Ebit and Ebit margin
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive components supplier Metair, in a trading statement, says it expects group revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, to be 53% to 58% higher than the R11.37-billion posted... 


Hudaco leverages diverse portfolio to post solid full-year results
6th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hudaco Industries generated R1.4-billion from operations for the year ended November 30, 2025, with the group benefitting from a robust, defensive portfolio of diverse businesses in a challenging... 


City Lodge rolls out electric vehicle chargers at eight of its hotels
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

City Lodge Hotels has rolled out Chargify electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at eight of its properties. The Gauteng hotels with charging points are Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City; Courtyard... 


Metair unveils aftermarket parts and retail division
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed automotive group Metair has finalised the formation of its new aftermarket parts and retail division, in line with the group’s strategy of diversification through the establishment of... 


New Technology

City Lodge rolls out electric vehicle chargers at eight of its hotels
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

City Lodge Hotels has rolled out Chargify electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at eight of its properties. The Gauteng hotels with charging points are Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City; Courtyard... 


As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 


Charge aims for mid-year completion of N3 EV charging stations
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) says it is on schedule to complete construction work on its two newest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by June. The company believes the two additions –... 


Cape Town, UCT to roll out research project ahead of electric bus deployment
4th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


On-the-roll Chery to expand South African range with iCAUR, Lepas launches
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chinese car maker Chery will add two new brands to its South African portfolio this year – the electric iCAUR range and the Lepas sports-utility vehicle (SUV) line-up. This will take the group’s... 


GridCars welcomes new investor . . . and ultrafast charging
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars has welcomed a new investor following Solareff’s departure late last year. The renewable-energy group sold its majority shareholding in... 


Parliamentary portfolio committee calls for deeper localisation in auto sector; more local public procurement
28th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has called for “deeper localisation, job creation and meaningful transformation” in South Africa’s automotive industry. This... 


Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans

Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure
25th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and... 


High ad valorem tax on new vehicles ‘highly problematic and anti-developmental’ – Barnes
24th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The government is the biggest beneficiary of the South Africa auto industry, says manufacturing and industrialisation expert Justin Barnes. The average tax on an average vehicle sold in South... 


Eastern Cape unemployment crisis demands urgent action – NMB business chamber
23rd February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Eastern Cape is facing a full-blown employment emergency, says the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) business chamber. This come as the country’s newest jobs data confirms that the province’s employment... 


Toyota SA guns for new sales record this year
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will chase a new record of 153 178 unit-sales this year, says senior sales and marketing VP Leon Theron. He says TSAM’s highest sales ever were 152 000 units in... 


New EU drivetrain guidelines require policy response – The Electric Mission
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Europe’s recent softening of its zero-emission vehicle policy should not be viewed as offering a lifeline to the South African automotive industry, warns The Electric Mission executive director... 


Major step forward as African Union signs off on ‘Made-in-Africa’ auto trade rules – AAAM
18th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

This month’s 39th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government has signed off on the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African... 


January new-vehicle sales up 7.5% year-on-year as momentum carries over from 2025
13th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in January, at 50 073 units, increased by 3 479 units, or 7.5%, compared with January last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The industry body says the... 


Truck & Bus

Cape Town, UCT to roll out research programme ahead of electric bus deployment
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


Major step forward as African Union signs off on ‘Made-in-Africa’ auto trade rules – AAAM
18th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

This month’s 39th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government has signed off on the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African... 


Afrirent acquires Busmark to expand its transport portfolio
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Fleet management services company Afrirent has acquired bus manufacturer Busmark as part of Busmark's exit from business rescue as a going concern. The transaction is part of Afrirent’s strategic... 


As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 


Charge aims for mid-year completion of N3 EV charging stations
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) says it is on schedule to complete construction work on its two newest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by June. The company believes the two additions –... 


Cape Town, UCT to roll out research project ahead of electric bus deployment
4th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index
3rd February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After gains in seven of the nine months to September last year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) lost momentum in the fourth quarter (Q4), ending the year at an index level of... 


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